I had a finger amputated at 3 years old. FOR NO GOOD REASON… other than it’ll look “better.” Then at age 7 I underwent a surgery to extend my left arm through an external fixator or amputate it completely in order to fit into a prosthetic…. again with no good reason, let that sink in. They wanted to amputate my arm to better fit a fake arm… absolutely no hate to prosthetics but you’ll never catch me wearing one…. the trauma of constantly refusing one as a child but always hearing your life will be better with it sticks with you. Fortunately for me my parents decided not to let them amputate at the last second while I was put under. Both those surgeries were also without my consent… and I could talk about this trauma all day but I’ll leave it for a future Substack article 🖤✨

I’ll just say this give children more autonomy over THEIR BODIES.

#disability #luckyfin #disabled #limbdifference #limbdifferenceawareness #accessibility #disabilityawareness #disabilitypride #prosthetic #prosthetics #amputee

2025/6/8 Edited to

... Read moreAs the conversation surrounding disability and body autonomy grows, many can relate to experiences of being treated as a subject rather than an individual with rights over their own body. The push for autonomy is crucial; questioning societal norms around what it means to be 'normal' or 'fit in' is empowering. Discussions also highlight how the narrative around prosthetics can overlook the psychological impact of enforced choices on children. For families navigating these conversations, it's vital to advocate for the child's voice and autonomy. Resources like disability pride organizations and advocacy groups are valuable for supporting families in making informed decisions. Moreover, societal awareness on limb differences and accessibility continues to evolve, pushing for spaces where every individual's choice is honored. Empowering disabled individuals to share their stories fosters community support and enriches public understanding of disability beyond stereotypes, all while advocating for the recognition of individual choice as a central tenet of the conversation.

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This would be so hard for everyone. I bet your parents struggled deeply knowing what and how to help their babygirl

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